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Utah -- History

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Found in 221 Collections and/or Records:

Shelly J. Williamson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2666
Abstract

The Shelly J. Williamson papers are divided into nine archival series: Diaries and Scrapbooks; Personal Records; Church; Personal Correspondence; Education; Employment; Audiotapes; Calendars and Day Books; Photographs. The nine series contain information about many aspects of Ms. Williamson's life. Types of material include: diaries and scrapbooks, personal correspondence, and photographs.

Dates: 1945-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Albert Winkler research papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197227633028]
Identifier: MSS 6052
Abstract

Albert Winkler's research materials printed from microfilm, as well as handwritten biographies of the Paraowan Pioneers, 1790-1909.

Dates: 1790-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

George S. Woods letter to Ulysses S. Grant

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284709]
Identifier: Vault MSS 73
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated November 13, 1871, and addressed to Ulysses S. Grant, president of the United States. Woods writes about the social and political situation in Utah.

Dates: 1871 November 13
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Edwin Dilworth Woolley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1403
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, diaries, notes, and miscellaneous items relating to Edwin Dilworth Woolley, Erastus Snow, and their families which were related through marriage. The materials deal with family associations with various Mormon Church leaders, the Grand Canyon, and a wide wage of Mormon and Utah history topics.

Dates: approximately 1850-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Brigham Young letter

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2101
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter addressed to the United States Treasury in Washington D.C. and dated 30 Dec. 1854. Young writes that he has not been absent from Utah since his appointment as governor neither did he expect to be in the next quarter.

Dates: 1854
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Brigham Young letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230316959]
Identifier: MSS SC 2019
Scope and Contents Photocopy of a handwritten letter. The item is dated Sept. 14, 1857 and is addressed to "Major McCullogh" and Lewis Brunson (1831-1888). Brunson was the bishop in Fillmore, Utah for the Mormon Church. Young states that preparations are to be made to deal with the advancing federal troops which were part of the Utah Expedition, 1857-1858. He also outlines the nature of the defense of Utah. In resistance the Utahns would "desolate the Territory" and "waylay our enemies." Young also admonishes...
Dates: 1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Brigham Young letter to E. B. Alexander

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231566081]
Identifier: Vault MSS 694
Scope and Contents

Letter, handwritten and signed "Brigham Young" by a scribe, addressed to Col. E.B. Alexander, commander of the 5th and 10th United States infantry regiments during the Utah Expedition. The letter is dated October 7, 1857 and was sent with two copies of the Deseret News in an attempt to "enliven the monotonous routine of camp life."

Dates: 1857 October 7
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Brigham Young letter to John F. Kinney

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284766]
Identifier: Vault MSS 67
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated April 12, 1864, and addressed to Judge J. F. Kinney. Young writes about a wide range of political and economic issues in Utah.

Dates: 1864 April 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Brigham Young resolution

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2112
Scope and Contents

Handwritten copybook copy of a resolution. The item was signed by Brigham Young and W. H. Hopper. The document states that the seat of government in Utah should be moved from Fillmore to Salt Lake City due to a lack of facilities in Fillmore.

Dates: 1856
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Governor Brigham Young proclamation

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230340199]
Identifier: MSS 107
Abstract The folder contains a photograph of a printed broadside and a photonegative of the item. Young writes to the "Citizens of Utah" and warns them that an "armed, mercenary mob" is marching against them in 1857. He outlines the Mormons' grievances against the federal government and states that they are being unjustly persecuted. He forbids all armed forces from coming into Utah "under any pretence whatever," orders that the forces of the territory be ready to march "at a moment's notice" to...
Dates: 1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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